Name: Chain Blocks and Hoists SWMS
Brand: BlueSafe Online
SKU: prod_01M283K047ZM1M1RZK5F53M7GF
Price: 96.80 AUD
Availability: InStock

Product Overview

This SWMS covers planning, setting up and completing lifts using chain blocks and hoists, including electric hoist operation. It supports risk management for loads, support structures, lifting gear, suspended loads, electrical hazards and abnormal conditions.

Activities & Specific Tasks Covered

This document includes task-specific risk controls for:

Review the lift scope, load and worker roles
Set up and control the work area
Verify the support structure and hoist placement
Inspect the hoist, chains and lifting gear
Position and attach the load
Conduct a trial lift
Lift and travel the load in a controlled manner
Operate electric hoists
Land and release the load
Manage abnormal conditions and suspended-load events
Store gear and complete records

Who is this for?

Suitable for contractors, workers, supervisors and businesses carrying out lifting work with chain blocks and hoists.

Specific Job Steps & Hazards Covered

Job Step / Activity	Potential Hazards
Review lift scope	Incorrect lift method Unknown load mass Unstable load path Unclear worker roles
Set up work area	Unauthorised entry Slip and trip hazards Falling objects Poor visibility
Verify support structure	Support structure failure Beam clamp slip Falling hoist Structural overload
Inspect hoist and gear	Hoist brake failure Chain failure Damaged lifting gear Dropped load
Position and attach load	Crush injury Load shift Rigging failure Pinch points Manual handling strain
Conduct trial lift	Overload Brake failure Unexpected load movement Rigging displacement
Lift and travel load	Crush from swinging load Dropped load Struck by load Side loading Collision with structures
Operate electric hoist	Electric shock Unexpected energisation Pendant failure Entanglement
Land and release load	Load collapse Crush injury Stored energy release Unstable landing
Manage abnormal conditions	Mechanical failure Suspended load emergency Loss of communication Weather exposure
Dismantle and store gear	Manual handling strain Falling equipment Trip hazards Equipment deterioration
Complete records and sign-off	Unreported defects Repeat unsafe lift Incomplete handover

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Legislation & References

The template includes references relevant to the documented work, including:

Applicable Commonwealth, state or territory WHS/OHS legislation and regulations, including duties to provide and maintain safe plant, manage risks, consult workers, ensure proper use of plant and prevent unauthorised interference with plant.
Model Code of Practice: Managing the Risks of Plant in the Workplace — guidance only; confirm whether it is approved or adopted in the relevant jurisdiction.
Model Code of Practice: Construction Work — guidance on SWMS and construction risk management; model codes do not automatically have legal effect in every jurisdiction.
Model Code of Practice: Hazardous Manual Tasks — guidance for controlling forceful exertion, awkward postures and repetitive handling.
AS 1418.2, Cranes, hoists and winches — Serial hoists and winches.
AS 2550.1, Cranes, hoists and winches — Safe use — General requirements; lifting operations should be planned, controlled and supervised by competent persons.
AS 4991, Lifting devices.
AS 3775 series, Chain slings for lifting purposes.
AS 2317 series, Lifting bags and lifting devices where applicable.
AS/NZS 1891 series and AS/NZS 5532 where fall-arrest equipment or anchorages are required for access to the lifting point.
AS/NZS 3000 and AS/NZS 3012 for electrical installation and construction-site electrical safety where electric hoists are used.

Standard SWMS Features (Click to Expand)

Task-specific job steps, hazards and control measures
Initial and residual risk ratings
Assigned responsible persons for each job step
Plant, equipment and PPE requirements where applicable
Permits, qualifications and high-risk construction work details where applicable
Worker consultation, sign-off and review sections

Chain Blocks and Hoists SWMS

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